Synonym and Antonym Worksheet
1. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
abode | accommodation, residence, dwelling, home, house, habitation, lodging, domicile, living place | departure, exile, homelessness |
abuse | waste, misuse, squander, exploit, maltreat, mistreat, harm | use properly, treat well |
accomplish | do, achieve, fulfill, complete, execute, perform, carry out, realize | fail, abandon |
accountability | liability, responsibility, answerability, obligation, charge, duty | irresponsibility, unaccountability |
acknowledge | admit, accept, recognize, confess, concede, grant, affirm, avow | deny, dispute, reject |
acquire | earn, obtain, attain, gain, achieve, procure, secure, get, receive | lose, forfeit |
active | busy, engaged, lively, energetic, dynamic, vigorous, animated, bustling, vibrant | inactive, passive |
affluence | wealth, prosperity, opulence, riches, abundance, plenty, luxury, comfort | poverty, scarcity, need |
all | every, each, every single, all the, each and every, all and sundry, everybody | none, nothing, zero |
always | constantly, continuously, perpetually, invariably, consistently, forever | sometimes, occasionally, rarely |
amateur | non-professional, non-expert, layperson, novice, beginner, dilettante, hobbyist, enthusiast | professional, expert, seasoned |
amazing | miraculous, extraordinary, astonishing, incredible, fantastic, astounding | ordinary, unremarkable |
amusement | entertainment, diversion, fun, pleasure, recreation, enjoyment, delight | boredom, tedium, dullness |
ancient | old, antique, archaic, aged, historic, historical, venerable, olden | modern, contemporary |
apathetic | uninterested, indifferent, unconcerned, impassive, disinterested, lukewarm | interested, enthusiastic, passionate |
apathy | indifference, lethargy, passivity, insensitivity, impassivity, detachment | enthusiasm, passion |
appear | seem, emerge, surface, show up, materialize, manifest, present, look | disappear, vanish, hide |
arrange | organize, sort, order, systematize, coordinate, structure, plan, manage | disarrange, disorder, disorganize |
as | like, similar to, in the same way as, such as, equivalent to, comparable to | unlike, different from |
assessed | evaluated, appraised, judged, examined, estimated, analyzed, valued | ignored, neglected, disregarded |
assume | look, seem, appear, presume, expect, believe, suppose, guess | doubt, question |
astonished | surprised, amazed, astounded, shocked, dumbfounded, flabbergasted | unsurprised, unaffected |
attain | achieve, accomplish, reach, gain, obtain, secure, procure | fail, miss |
attained | gained, achieved, acquired, reached, secured, won, earned | lost, forfeited |
attempt | try, endeavor, strive, undertake, venture, aim, make an effort | abstain, refrain, avoid |
attraction | curiosity, interest, fascination, allure, charm, appeal, magnetism, enticement | repulsion, aversion, indifference |
avoided | ignored, neglected, overlooked, dismissed, forgotten, omitted | noticed, acknowledged |
2. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
bad | negative, poor, inferior, substandard, unacceptable, faulty, defective, wrong, undesirable, harmful | good, excellent, superior, positive |
band | group, team, party, crew, ensemble, company, troop | individual, single |
beast | animal, creature, brute, mammal, living being, organism, wild animal | human, human being |
beautiful | pretty, lovely, attractive, gorgeous, stunning, charming, elegant, graceful, delightful, captivating | ugly, unattractive, plain, unappealing |
benefit | advantage, privilege, gain, profit, boon, merit, asset, blessing, favor | disadvantage, drawback, loss |
black | dark, ebony, inky, sable, coal-black, pitch-black, jet-black, obsidian, shadowy, dusky | white, bright, light, fair, pale |
blessing | benefit, advantage, boon, gift, favor, help, privilege, asset | curse, misfortune |
block | prevent, demote, obstruct, stop, hinder, hamper, inhibit, impede, thwart | facilitate, assist |
boring | uninteresting, dull, tedious, monotonous, tiresome, dreary, humdrum, bland, insipid, unexciting | interesting, exciting, engaging, captivating, stimulating |
broad | wide, spacious, extensive, vast, large, ample, roomy, comprehensive, expansive | narrow, limited, restricted |
business | occupation, profession, trade, industry, enterprise, company, commerce, job, work, vocation | leisure, pastime, hobby, unemployment |
3. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
calm | pleased, tranquil, serene, composed, collected, relaxed, peaceful, unruffled, quiet, untroubled | agitated, upset, anxious, worried, tense |
calm | quiet, peaceful, serene, tranquil, placid, composed, collected, still | agitated, restless |
calmness | pleasure, delight, satisfaction, contentment, serenity, tranquility, composure, poise, peace, equanimity | agitation, unrest, anxiety, turmoil, stress |
capacity | capability, ability, aptitude, competence, potential, power, talent, proficiency | incapacity, incompetence |
care | concern, attention, consideration, mindfulness, thoughtfulness, solicitude, caution, watchfulness, diligence | negligence, indifference |
ceremony | custom, ritual, tradition, rite, observance, celebration, protocol, procedure | informality, casualness, spontaneity |
certainly | definitely, surely, indeed, unquestionably, undoubtedly, positively, absolutely | doubtfully, uncertainly |
charm | enchantment, fascination, allure, appeal, attraction, charisma, magnetism, magic | repulsion, aversion |
cheap | inexpensive, economical, affordable, low-cost, budget-friendly, reasonable | expensive, costly, extravagant |
check | impede, restrain, inhibit, restrict, hinder, obstruct, curb, control, suppress | facilitate, encourage, promote |
clear | transparent, lucid, obvious, evident, apparent, plain, explicit, unambiguous, distinct | opaque, unclear, ambiguous |
colonialism | imperialism, colonization, expansion, subjugation, dominion, control, hegemony | independence, freedom |
comfort | ease, contentment, solace, consolation, relief, well-being, satisfaction, tranquility | discomfort, distress |
comfortable | cozy, snug, pleasant, convenient, restful, relaxing, enjoyable | uncomfortable, uneasy |
common | general, ordinary, usual, commonplace, widespread, standard, prevalent | rare, uncommon, unique, exceptional |
compassion | mercy, sympathy, empathy, kindness, benevolence, charity, understanding | cruelty, indifference, harshness |
confidentially | privately, secretly, discreetly, clandestinely, covertly | openly, publicly |
consciousness | awareness, perception, cognizance, mindfulness, realization | unconsciousness, unawareness |
constitute | comprise, form, make up, compose, create, establish, organize | dismantle, disintegrate, break up |
continuously | constantly, perpetually, persistently, unceasingly, incessantly | intermittently, sporadically |
contrary | opposite, conflicting, contradictory, contrasting, different, opposing | similar, identical, same |
corrupt | indecent, immoral, dishonest, unscrupulous, unethical, depraved, wicked | honest, ethical, upright, moral |
crack | break, fracture, split, rupture | mend, repair |
created | made, formed, produced, generated, originated, fashioned, crafted, designed | destroyed, dismantled |
criticize | humiliate, condemn, censure, denounce, rebuke, reproach, fault, disapprove | praise, commend, applaud |
cry | weep, sob, wail, mourn, bawl, howl, whimper, blubber, lament | laugh, giggle, chuckle |
cultivated | used, engaged, employed, utilized, developed, nurtured, refined, polished | uncultivated, neglected |
curb | check, control, restrain, suppress, contain, limit, regulate | unleash, release |
curiosity | eagerness, inquisitiveness, interest, exploration, investigation | indifference, disinterest |
4. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
dedication | loyalty, devotion, commitment, allegiance, faithfulness, fidelity, sincerity, steadfastness | disloyalty, inconstancy, infidelity |
deed | action, act, feat, achievement, accomplishment, exploit, performance | failure, inaction |
deep | profound, deep-seated, intense, heartfelt, thorough, penetrating, significant, meaningful | shallow, superficial |
denial | refusal, rejection, decline, repudiation, negation, dissent, disavowal, contradiction | acceptance, approval, acknowledgment |
departure | exit, leaving, withdrawal, retreat, going | arrival, entrance |
desire | zeal, aspiration, longing, wish, craving, yearning, ambition, passion, hunger | indifference, apathy, disinterest, aversion |
destroy | repeal, dismantle, annihilate, ruin, devastate, demolish, eradicate, obliterate, eliminate | build, create, construct, preserve |
detrimental | harmful, damaging, injurious, adverse, deleterious, negative, hurtful, pernicious | beneficial, advantageous |
dictator | autocrat, despot, tyrant, oppressor, totalitarian, ruler, leader, authoritarian | democrat, liberal, egalitarian |
differ | disagree, vary, contrast, deviate, diverge, dissent, distinguish, oppose, conflict | agree, conform, coincide, match, harmonize |
different | distinct, diverse, various, dissimilar, separate, unique, unlike, disparate, contrasting | same, identical, similar |
disappear | vanish, fade, evaporate, dissolve, cease to exist, pass away | appear, materialize, emerge |
discourage | dissuade, deter, demotivate, dishearten, dampen, prevent, hinder | encourage, motivate |
discourteous | rude, impolite, disrespectful, ill-mannered, uncivil, impertinent, insolent, boorish | courteous, polite, respectful |
dishonour | disrespect, insult, discredit, shame, disgrace, indignity, humiliation, ignominy | honor, respect |
dislocated | displaced, dislodged, misaligned, shifted, out of place, disturbed | aligned, in place, undisturbed |
disorder | chaos, confusion, disarray, disorganization, mess, turmoil, anarchy, mayhem | order, organization, tidiness |
dispel | banish, dismiss, eliminate, disperse, drive away, clear, dissipate, quell | attract, gather, retain |
disqualify | disentitle, debar, invalidate, exclude, prohibit, reject, incapacitate | qualify, allow, enable |
disregarded | ignored, neglected, overlooked, dismissed, forgotten, omitted | noticed, acknowledged |
dissimilar | different, unlike, diverse, distinct, varied, unalike, separate, unrelated | similar, alike, identical |
distress | pains, agonies, suffering, hardship, misery, torment, anguish, affliction | comfort, ease, joy, happiness |
diversity | variety, multiplicity, assortment, heterogeneity, range, difference, diversification | uniformity, similarity, sameness |
do | perform, execute, carry out, accomplish, fulfill, undertake | neglect, ignore, abandon |
domestic | local, home, household, family, national, internal, residential, indigenous | foreign, international, overseas |
dominated | controlled, governed, ruled, mastered, supervised, overseen | liberated, emancipated |
dullness | boredom, monotony, tedium, ennui, weariness, dreariness, flatness | excitement, interest |
5. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
earlier | previous, former, prior, preceding, antecedent, past, anterior | later, subsequent, following, future, afterward |
earnestness | honesty, sincerity, genuineness, truthfulness, seriousness, commitment, devotion, wholeheartedness | insincerity, dishonesty |
earth | ground, soil, dirt, land, terrain, globe, planet, world | sky, heaven, space |
easy | simple, effortless, uncomplicated, straightforward, painless, facile, elementary | difficult, challenging, complicated |
educative | instructional, educational, informative, enlightening, pedagogical, didactic, edifying | uneducational, non-instructive |
effect | outcome, result, influence, impact, consequence, aftermath, implication | cause, reason, source |
elegant | charming, graceful, sophisticated, stylish, refined, tasteful, polished | clumsy, inelegant, crude, tacky |
emphasis | stress, importance, accent, prominence, weight, significance, highlight | de-emphasis, understatement |
encircled | surrounded, enclosed, circled, encompassed, bounded, encased, bordered | open, unenclosed |
encourage | motivate, inspire, stimulate, boost, spur, urge, support, promote, foster | discourage, dissuade |
ended | concluded, finished, completed, terminated, wrapped up, finalized, ceased | ongoing, continuing, unfinished |
endlessly | continuously, constantly, perpetually, incessantly, ceaselessly, eternally, persistently | intermittently, occasionally |
enemy | foe, adversary, opponent, rival, antagonist, competitor, nemesis | friend, ally, supporter |
enjoy | relish, savor, delight in, appreciate, revel in, cherish, take pleasure in, indulge in | dislike, hate, loathe |
entrance | entry, arrival, access, admission, ingress | exit, departure |
eradicate | dispel, withdraw, eliminate, abolish, remove, wipe out, exterminate | retain, keep, preserve |
error | fault, mistake, blunder, inaccuracy, oversight, flaw, slip, miscalculation | accuracy, correctness, precision |
established | settled, fixed, confirmed, entrenched, rooted, traditional, recognized | new, unestablished |
ethical | moral, virtuous, righteous, principled, honest, upright, just, honorable | immoral, unethical, dishonest |
examination | consideration, analysis, study, scrutiny, inspection, review, assessment, evaluation | neglect, oversight, ignorance |
exclude | omit, eliminate, leave out, remove, bar, reject, ban, prevent, disregard | include, admit, incorporate |
expert | specialist, professional, adept, skilled, proficient, knowledgeable, experienced, authority | novice, beginner, amateur, layperson |
6. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
fade | wither, wilt, shrivel, droop, decline, diminish, vanish, wane, dwindle | grow, develop |
failure | defeat, loss, downfall, disappointment, fiasco, non-success, flop, setback, disaster, debacle | success, triumph, victory, achievement |
failure | defeat, loss, flop, downfall, collapse, fiasco, debacle | success, victory |
fascinate | enchant, captivate, charm, enthrall, mesmerize, bewitch, attract, intrigue, beguile | bore, repel |
faulty | defective, flawed, imperfect, damaged, impaired, incorrect, erroneous, unreliable, weak | flawless, perfect, impeccable, reliable |
few | several, some, a handful of, a small number of, not many | many, numerous |
finally | eventually, ultimately, at last, in the end, lastly, conclusively | initially |
fixed | still, motionless, immobile, stationary, stable, unchanging, firm, steady | moving, shifting, variable |
flourishing | thriving, successful, prosperous, booming, blooming, prospering | declining, failing |
foe | rival, opponent, adversary, enemy, antagonist, competitor, challenger | friend, ally, supporter |
foreign | alien, external, overseas, international, exotic, non-native, unfamiliar | domestic, local, native |
foreigner | immigrant, outsider, alien, non-native, newcomer, stranger, expatriate, expat | native, citizen, local |
forget | disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook, omit, skip | remember, recall |
formerly | previously, earlier, before, once, hitherto | currently, presently |
friend | comrade, companion, pal, chum, confidant, buddy, mate, ally, acquaintance | enemy, foe |
fruit | produce, yield, crop, harvest, fruitage, outcome, result, consequence | seed, origin |
fully | quite, completely, entirely, totally, thoroughly, wholly, absolutely | partially, incompletely |
7. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
genocide | ethnic cleansing, mass extermination, annihilation, extermination, holocaust, massacre, eradication, destruction | preservation, protection |
give | provide, convey, carry, deliver, bestow, furnish, grant, offer, present, supply | take, receive, withhold |
goal | aim, purpose, objective, target, ambition, intention, aspiration, destination, end | non-goal, aimlessness |
goal | objective, aim, target, purpose, ambition, intention, destination, aspiration, mission, end | aimlessness, purposelessness |
good | decent, virtuous, righteous, kind, benevolent, ethical, noble, moral, upright, exemplary | bad, evil, immoral |
good | excellent, great, fine, superb, admirable, outstanding, superior, positive, favorable, valuable | bad, poor, inferior, terrible, negative |
good | honest, virtuous, righteous, upright, moral, ethical, honorable, decent, noble | bad, evil, wicked |
goodness | morality, virtue, righteousness, integrity, ethicality, uprightness, decency, honesty, probity | evil, wickedness, immorality, corruption, malevolence |
grudge | resentment, bitterness, animosity, enmity, hostility, rancor, ill will, spite | forgiveness, goodwill |
hampers | obstruct, hinder, impede, restrain, curb, block, inhibit, encumber | facilitate, aid, assist |
hate | detest, loathe, despise, abhor, abominate, dislike, disdain, resent, antipathy, animosity | love, like, admire |
help | favor, assistance, support, aid, backing, encouragement, relieve, succor, facilitate | hinder, obstruct, impede |
honour | regard, esteem, respect, veneration, reverence, admiration, recognition, dignity, glory, tribute | disrespect, dishonor, contempt |
honour | respect, esteem, admiration, reverence, glory, recognition, tribute, accolade, homage | dishonor, disrespect, contempt |
hope | goal, aim, ambition, aspiration, dream, wish, desire, expectation | despair, hopelessness |
hostility | unfriendliness, animosity, enmity, antagonism, animus, bitterness, malice, antipathy, ill will | friendliness, goodwill, harmony, affection |
humane | kind, compassionate, merciful, benevolent, considerate, sympathetic, gentle, tender | cruel, inhumane, unkind |
hypothetically | theoretically, suppositiously, speculatively, allegedly, supposed, potentially, tentatively | practically, really, actually |
8. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
idea | view, concept, notion, opinion, thought, belief, impression, understanding, perception, conception | ignorance, unawareness, misunderstanding |
idle | inactive, inert, sluggish, lazy, lethargic, unoccupied, unemployed, dormant, slothful, indolent | busy, active, industrious, energetic, productive |
idle | inactive, unemployed, unoccupied, unused, dormant, vacant, still, motionless, stationary | active, busy, occupied |
ignore | avoid, neglect, disregard, overlook, dismiss, slight, snub, pass over, omit, exclude | notice, acknowledge, recognize |
ignore | neglect, overlook, disregard, omit, pass over, slight, snub, bypass | notice, acknowledge, recognize, attend to |
ignoring | upsetting, disappointing, discouraging, disheartening, dismaying, dispiriting | pleasing, satisfying |
immense | great, huge, vast, enormous, gigantic, colossal, massive, mammoth, monumental | tiny, small, minute, insignificant, negligible |
immorality | wickedness, sinfulness, depravity, corruption, vice, evil, iniquity, wrongdoing, licentiousness | morality, virtue, righteousness |
impeccable | perfect, unblemished, faultless, flawless, spotless, pristine, irreproachable, immaculate, exemplary | flawed, imperfect, faulty, blemished |
imperfect | flawed, faulty, deficient, incomplete, blemished, defective, inaccurate, weak, substandard, inadequate | perfect, flawless, faultless, impeccable |
impiety | irreverence, blasphemy, sacrilege, disrespect, ungodliness, wickedness | piety, reverence |
impossibility | despair, hopelessness, futility, impracticality, unfeasibility, unattainability | possibility, feasibility |
impossible | unachievable, unattainable, hopeless, impracticable, infeasible, inconceivable, unworkable | possible, achievable |
inattentive | callous, inconsiderate, negligent, heedless, indifferent, unconcerned, thoughtless, careless | attentive, considerate, caring, observant, concerned |
inborn | instinctive, inherent, innate, natural, congenital, intrinsic, native | acquired, learned, taught |
incapability | incapacity, inability, incompetence, inadequacy, disability, powerlessness, weakness, ineptitude, helplessness | capability, ability, competence, proficiency |
include | have, contain, encompass, comprise, incorporate, involve, embrace, cover, enclose, subsume | exclude, omit, remove, leave out |
incompetence | ineptitude, incapability, inadequacy, inefficiency, inability, unskilled, incapacity, unqualified | competence, capability, proficiency, expertise |
incorrect | mistaken, erroneous, wrong, inaccurate, flawed, false, faulty, untruthful, misguided, imprecise | correct, accurate, precise |
independence | freedom, autonomy, self-reliance, sovereignty, self-government, liberty, self-determination, emancipation | dependence, subjugation, oppression |
indolent | lazy, slothful, idle, sluggish, lethargic, inactive, inert, listless | diligent, industrious |
inferior | substandard, poor, lower, lesser, lower-grade, second-rate, second-class, mediocre | superior, better |
initiation | beginning, start, commencement, inception, introduction, launch, kick-off, opening, origin, onset | conclusion, end, termination, completion, finale |
inner | internal, inside, interior, innermost, intrinsic, inward, intimate, deep, hidden, private | outer, exterior, superficial, outside, apparent |
insincerity | dishonesty, hypocrisy, deceitfulness, falseness, duplicity, deception | sincerity, honesty, truthfulness |
instruct | teach, educate, train, coach, guide, direct, inform, tutor, school, enlighten | misinform, misguide, deceive, confuse |
integrity | honesty, uprightness, probity, righteousness, honor, decency, virtue, morality, sincerity | dishonesty, deceit, corruption |
internal | inward, inner, interior, inside, innermost, intrinsic, inherent, innate | external, outward, outside |
irregularly | sporadically, intermittently, erratically, occasionally, haphazardly, infrequently, randomly, unpredictably | regularly, consistently |
issue | subject, topic, matter, question, concern, theme, problem, point | answer, solution |
Answer
1. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
abode | accommodation, residence, dwelling, home, house, habitation, lodging, domicile, living place | departure, exile, homelessness |
abuse | waste, misuse, squander, exploit, maltreat, mistreat, harm | use properly, treat well |
accomplish | do, achieve, fulfill, complete, execute, perform, carry out, realize | fail, abandon |
accountability | liability, responsibility, answerability, obligation, charge, duty | irresponsibility, unaccountability |
acknowledge | admit, accept, recognize, confess, concede, grant, affirm, avow | deny, dispute, reject |
acquire | earn, obtain, attain, gain, achieve, procure, secure, get, receive | lose, forfeit |
active | busy, engaged, lively, energetic, dynamic, vigorous, animated, bustling, vibrant | inactive, passive |
affluence | wealth, prosperity, opulence, riches, abundance, plenty, luxury, comfort | poverty, scarcity, need |
all | every, each, every single, all the, each and every, all and sundry, everybody | none, nothing, zero |
always | constantly, continuously, perpetually, invariably, consistently, forever | sometimes, occasionally, rarely |
amateur | non-professional, non-expert, layperson, novice, beginner, dilettante, hobbyist, enthusiast | professional, expert, seasoned |
amazing | miraculous, extraordinary, astonishing, incredible, fantastic, astounding | ordinary, unremarkable |
amusement | entertainment, diversion, fun, pleasure, recreation, enjoyment, delight | boredom, tedium, dullness |
ancient | old, antique, archaic, aged, historic, historical, venerable, olden | modern, contemporary |
apathetic | uninterested, indifferent, unconcerned, impassive, disinterested, lukewarm | interested, enthusiastic, passionate |
apathy | indifference, lethargy, passivity, insensitivity, impassivity, detachment | enthusiasm, passion |
appear | seem, emerge, surface, show up, materialize, manifest, present, look | disappear, vanish, hide |
arrange | organize, sort, order, systematize, coordinate, structure, plan, manage | disarrange, disorder, disorganize |
as | like, similar to, in the same way as, such as, equivalent to, comparable to | unlike, different from |
assessed | evaluated, appraised, judged, examined, estimated, analyzed, valued | ignored, neglected, disregarded |
assume | look, seem, appear, presume, expect, believe, suppose, guess | doubt, question |
astonished | surprised, amazed, astounded, shocked, dumbfounded, flabbergasted | unsurprised, unaffected |
attain | achieve, accomplish, reach, gain, obtain, secure, procure | fail, miss |
attained | gained, achieved, acquired, reached, secured, won, earned | lost, forfeited |
attempt | try, endeavor, strive, undertake, venture, aim, make an effort | abstain, refrain, avoid |
attraction | curiosity, interest, fascination, allure, charm, appeal, magnetism, enticement | repulsion, aversion, indifference |
avoided | ignored, neglected, overlooked, dismissed, forgotten, omitted | noticed, acknowledged |
2. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
bad | negative, poor, inferior, substandard, unacceptable, faulty, defective, wrong, undesirable, harmful | good, excellent, superior, positive |
band | group, team, party, crew, ensemble, company, troop | individual, single |
beast | animal, creature, brute, mammal, living being, organism, wild animal | human, human being |
beautiful | pretty, lovely, attractive, gorgeous, stunning, charming, elegant, graceful, delightful, captivating | ugly, unattractive, plain, unappealing |
benefit | advantage, privilege, gain, profit, boon, merit, asset, blessing, favor | disadvantage, drawback, loss |
black | dark, ebony, inky, sable, coal-black, pitch-black, jet-black, obsidian, shadowy, dusky | white, bright, light, fair, pale |
blessing | benefit, advantage, boon, gift, favor, help, privilege, asset | curse, misfortune |
block | prevent, demote, obstruct, stop, hinder, hamper, inhibit, impede, thwart | facilitate, assist |
boring | uninteresting, dull, tedious, monotonous, tiresome, dreary, humdrum, bland, insipid, unexciting | interesting, exciting, engaging, captivating, stimulating |
broad | wide, spacious, extensive, vast, large, ample, roomy, comprehensive, expansive | narrow, limited, restricted |
business | occupation, profession, trade, industry, enterprise, company, commerce, job, work, vocation | leisure, pastime, hobby, unemployment |
3. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
calm | pleased, tranquil, serene, composed, collected, relaxed, peaceful, unruffled, quiet, untroubled | agitated, upset, anxious, worried, tense |
calm | quiet, peaceful, serene, tranquil, placid, composed, collected, still | agitated, restless |
calmness | pleasure, delight, satisfaction, contentment, serenity, tranquility, composure, poise, peace, equanimity | agitation, unrest, anxiety, turmoil, stress |
capacity | capability, ability, aptitude, competence, potential, power, talent, proficiency | incapacity, incompetence |
care | concern, attention, consideration, mindfulness, thoughtfulness, solicitude, caution, watchfulness, diligence | negligence, indifference |
ceremony | custom, ritual, tradition, rite, observance, celebration, protocol, procedure | informality, casualness, spontaneity |
certainly | definitely, surely, indeed, unquestionably, undoubtedly, positively, absolutely | doubtfully, uncertainly |
charm | enchantment, fascination, allure, appeal, attraction, charisma, magnetism, magic | repulsion, aversion |
cheap | inexpensive, economical, affordable, low-cost, budget-friendly, reasonable | expensive, costly, extravagant |
check | impede, restrain, inhibit, restrict, hinder, obstruct, curb, control, suppress | facilitate, encourage, promote |
clear | transparent, lucid, obvious, evident, apparent, plain, explicit, unambiguous, distinct | opaque, unclear, ambiguous |
colonialism | imperialism, colonization, expansion, subjugation, dominion, control, hegemony | independence, freedom |
comfort | ease, contentment, solace, consolation, relief, well-being, satisfaction, tranquility | discomfort, distress |
comfortable | cozy, snug, pleasant, convenient, restful, relaxing, enjoyable | uncomfortable, uneasy |
common | general, ordinary, usual, commonplace, widespread, standard, prevalent | rare, uncommon, unique, exceptional |
compassion | mercy, sympathy, empathy, kindness, benevolence, charity, understanding | cruelty, indifference, harshness |
confidentially | privately, secretly, discreetly, clandestinely, covertly | openly, publicly |
consciousness | awareness, perception, cognizance, mindfulness, realization | unconsciousness, unawareness |
constitute | comprise, form, make up, compose, create, establish, organize | dismantle, disintegrate, break up |
continuously | constantly, perpetually, persistently, unceasingly, incessantly | intermittently, sporadically |
contrary | opposite, conflicting, contradictory, contrasting, different, opposing | similar, identical, same |
corrupt | indecent, immoral, dishonest, unscrupulous, unethical, depraved, wicked | honest, ethical, upright, moral |
crack | break, fracture, split, rupture | mend, repair |
created | made, formed, produced, generated, originated, fashioned, crafted, designed | destroyed, dismantled |
criticize | humiliate, condemn, censure, denounce, rebuke, reproach, fault, disapprove | praise, commend, applaud |
cry | weep, sob, wail, mourn, bawl, howl, whimper, blubber, lament | laugh, giggle, chuckle |
cultivated | used, engaged, employed, utilized, developed, nurtured, refined, polished | uncultivated, neglected |
curb | check, control, restrain, suppress, contain, limit, regulate | unleash, release |
curiosity | eagerness, inquisitiveness, interest, exploration, investigation | indifference, disinterest |
4. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
dedication | loyalty, devotion, commitment, allegiance, faithfulness, fidelity, sincerity, steadfastness | disloyalty, inconstancy, infidelity |
deed | action, act, feat, achievement, accomplishment, exploit, performance | failure, inaction |
deep | profound, deep-seated, intense, heartfelt, thorough, penetrating, significant, meaningful | shallow, superficial |
denial | refusal, rejection, decline, repudiation, negation, dissent, disavowal, contradiction | acceptance, approval, acknowledgment |
departure | exit, leaving, withdrawal, retreat, going | arrival, entrance |
desire | zeal, aspiration, longing, wish, craving, yearning, ambition, passion, hunger | indifference, apathy, disinterest, aversion |
destroy | repeal, dismantle, annihilate, ruin, devastate, demolish, eradicate, obliterate, eliminate | build, create, construct, preserve |
detrimental | harmful, damaging, injurious, adverse, deleterious, negative, hurtful, pernicious | beneficial, advantageous |
dictator | autocrat, despot, tyrant, oppressor, totalitarian, ruler, leader, authoritarian | democrat, liberal, egalitarian |
differ | disagree, vary, contrast, deviate, diverge, dissent, distinguish, oppose, conflict | agree, conform, coincide, match, harmonize |
different | distinct, diverse, various, dissimilar, separate, unique, unlike, disparate, contrasting | same, identical, similar |
disappear | vanish, fade, evaporate, dissolve, cease to exist, pass away | appear, materialize, emerge |
discourage | dissuade, deter, demotivate, dishearten, dampen, prevent, hinder | encourage, motivate |
discourteous | rude, impolite, disrespectful, ill-mannered, uncivil, impertinent, insolent, boorish | courteous, polite, respectful |
dishonour | disrespect, insult, discredit, shame, disgrace, indignity, humiliation, ignominy | honor, respect |
dislocated | displaced, dislodged, misaligned, shifted, out of place, disturbed | aligned, in place, undisturbed |
disorder | chaos, confusion, disarray, disorganization, mess, turmoil, anarchy, mayhem | order, organization, tidiness |
dispel | banish, dismiss, eliminate, disperse, drive away, clear, dissipate, quell | attract, gather, retain |
disqualify | disentitle, debar, invalidate, exclude, prohibit, reject, incapacitate | qualify, allow, enable |
disregarded | ignored, neglected, overlooked, dismissed, forgotten, omitted | noticed, acknowledged |
dissimilar | different, unlike, diverse, distinct, varied, unalike, separate, unrelated | similar, alike, identical |
distress | pains, agonies, suffering, hardship, misery, torment, anguish, affliction | comfort, ease, joy, happiness |
diversity | variety, multiplicity, assortment, heterogeneity, range, difference, diversification | uniformity, similarity, sameness |
do | perform, execute, carry out, accomplish, fulfill, undertake | neglect, ignore, abandon |
domestic | local, home, household, family, national, internal, residential, indigenous | foreign, international, overseas |
dominated | controlled, governed, ruled, mastered, supervised, overseen | liberated, emancipated |
dullness | boredom, monotony, tedium, ennui, weariness, dreariness, flatness | excitement, interest |
5. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
earlier | previous, former, prior, preceding, antecedent, past, anterior | later, subsequent, following, future, afterward |
earnestness | honesty, sincerity, genuineness, truthfulness, seriousness, commitment, devotion, wholeheartedness | insincerity, dishonesty |
earth | ground, soil, dirt, land, terrain, globe, planet, world | sky, heaven, space |
easy | simple, effortless, uncomplicated, straightforward, painless, facile, elementary | difficult, challenging, complicated |
educative | instructional, educational, informative, enlightening, pedagogical, didactic, edifying | uneducational, non-instructive |
effect | outcome, result, influence, impact, consequence, aftermath, implication | cause, reason, source |
elegant | charming, graceful, sophisticated, stylish, refined, tasteful, polished | clumsy, inelegant, crude, tacky |
emphasis | stress, importance, accent, prominence, weight, significance, highlight | de-emphasis, understatement |
encircled | surrounded, enclosed, circled, encompassed, bounded, encased, bordered | open, unenclosed |
encourage | motivate, inspire, stimulate, boost, spur, urge, support, promote, foster | discourage, dissuade |
ended | concluded, finished, completed, terminated, wrapped up, finalized, ceased | ongoing, continuing, unfinished |
endlessly | continuously, constantly, perpetually, incessantly, ceaselessly, eternally, persistently | intermittently, occasionally |
enemy | foe, adversary, opponent, rival, antagonist, competitor, nemesis | friend, ally, supporter |
enjoy | relish, savor, delight in, appreciate, revel in, cherish, take pleasure in, indulge in | dislike, hate, loathe |
entrance | entry, arrival, access, admission, ingress | exit, departure |
eradicate | dispel, withdraw, eliminate, abolish, remove, wipe out, exterminate | retain, keep, preserve |
error | fault, mistake, blunder, inaccuracy, oversight, flaw, slip, miscalculation | accuracy, correctness, precision |
established | settled, fixed, confirmed, entrenched, rooted, traditional, recognized | new, unestablished |
ethical | moral, virtuous, righteous, principled, honest, upright, just, honorable | immoral, unethical, dishonest |
examination | consideration, analysis, study, scrutiny, inspection, review, assessment, evaluation | neglect, oversight, ignorance |
exclude | omit, eliminate, leave out, remove, bar, reject, ban, prevent, disregard | include, admit, incorporate |
expert | specialist, professional, adept, skilled, proficient, knowledgeable, experienced, authority | novice, beginner, amateur, layperson |
6. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
fade | wither, wilt, shrivel, droop, decline, diminish, vanish, wane, dwindle | grow, develop |
failure | defeat, loss, downfall, disappointment, fiasco, non-success, flop, setback, disaster, debacle | success, triumph, victory, achievement |
failure | defeat, loss, flop, downfall, collapse, fiasco, debacle | success, victory |
fascinate | enchant, captivate, charm, enthrall, mesmerize, bewitch, attract, intrigue, beguile | bore, repel |
faulty | defective, flawed, imperfect, damaged, impaired, incorrect, erroneous, unreliable, weak | flawless, perfect, impeccable, reliable |
few | several, some, a handful of, a small number of, not many | many, numerous |
finally | eventually, ultimately, at last, in the end, lastly, conclusively | initially |
fixed | still, motionless, immobile, stationary, stable, unchanging, firm, steady | moving, shifting, variable |
flourishing | thriving, successful, prosperous, booming, blooming, prospering | declining, failing |
foe | rival, opponent, adversary, enemy, antagonist, competitor, challenger | friend, ally, supporter |
foreign | alien, external, overseas, international, exotic, non-native, unfamiliar | domestic, local, native |
foreigner | immigrant, outsider, alien, non-native, newcomer, stranger, expatriate, expat | native, citizen, local |
forget | disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook, omit, skip | remember, recall |
formerly | previously, earlier, before, once, hitherto | currently, presently |
friend | comrade, companion, pal, chum, confidant, buddy, mate, ally, acquaintance | enemy, foe |
fruit | produce, yield, crop, harvest, fruitage, outcome, result, consequence | seed, origin |
fully | quite, completely, entirely, totally, thoroughly, wholly, absolutely | partially, incompletely |
7. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
genocide | ethnic cleansing, mass extermination, annihilation, extermination, holocaust, massacre, eradication, destruction | preservation, protection |
give | provide, convey, carry, deliver, bestow, furnish, grant, offer, present, supply | take, receive, withhold |
goal | aim, purpose, objective, target, ambition, intention, aspiration, destination, end | non-goal, aimlessness |
goal | objective, aim, target, purpose, ambition, intention, destination, aspiration, mission, end | aimlessness, purposelessness |
good | decent, virtuous, righteous, kind, benevolent, ethical, noble, moral, upright, exemplary | bad, evil, immoral |
good | excellent, great, fine, superb, admirable, outstanding, superior, positive, favorable, valuable | bad, poor, inferior, terrible, negative |
good | honest, virtuous, righteous, upright, moral, ethical, honorable, decent, noble | bad, evil, wicked |
goodness | morality, virtue, righteousness, integrity, ethicality, uprightness, decency, honesty, probity | evil, wickedness, immorality, corruption, malevolence |
grudge | resentment, bitterness, animosity, enmity, hostility, rancor, ill will, spite | forgiveness, goodwill |
hampers | obstruct, hinder, impede, restrain, curb, block, inhibit, encumber | facilitate, aid, assist |
hate | detest, loathe, despise, abhor, abominate, dislike, disdain, resent, antipathy, animosity | love, like, admire |
help | favor, assistance, support, aid, backing, encouragement, relieve, succor, facilitate | hinder, obstruct, impede |
honour | regard, esteem, respect, veneration, reverence, admiration, recognition, dignity, glory, tribute | disrespect, dishonor, contempt |
honour | respect, esteem, admiration, reverence, glory, recognition, tribute, accolade, homage | dishonor, disrespect, contempt |
hope | goal, aim, ambition, aspiration, dream, wish, desire, expectation | despair, hopelessness |
hostility | unfriendliness, animosity, enmity, antagonism, animus, bitterness, malice, antipathy, ill will | friendliness, goodwill, harmony, affection |
humane | kind, compassionate, merciful, benevolent, considerate, sympathetic, gentle, tender | cruel, inhumane, unkind |
hypothetically | theoretically, suppositiously, speculatively, allegedly, supposed, potentially, tentatively | practically, really, actually |
8. Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:
Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
idea | view, concept, notion, opinion, thought, belief, impression, understanding, perception, conception | ignorance, unawareness, misunderstanding |
idle | inactive, inert, sluggish, lazy, lethargic, unoccupied, unemployed, dormant, slothful, indolent | busy, active, industrious, energetic, productive |
idle | inactive, unemployed, unoccupied, unused, dormant, vacant, still, motionless, stationary | active, busy, occupied |
ignore | avoid, neglect, disregard, overlook, dismiss, slight, snub, pass over, omit, exclude | notice, acknowledge, recognize |
ignore | neglect, overlook, disregard, omit, pass over, slight, snub, bypass | notice, acknowledge, recognize, attend to |
ignoring | upsetting, disappointing, discouraging, disheartening, dismaying, dispiriting | pleasing, satisfying |
immense | great, huge, vast, enormous, gigantic, colossal, massive, mammoth, monumental | tiny, small, minute, insignificant, negligible |
immorality | wickedness, sinfulness, depravity, corruption, vice, evil, iniquity, wrongdoing, licentiousness | morality, virtue, righteousness |
impeccable | perfect, unblemished, faultless, flawless, spotless, pristine, irreproachable, immaculate, exemplary | flawed, imperfect, faulty, blemished |
imperfect | flawed, faulty, deficient, incomplete, blemished, defective, inaccurate, weak, substandard, inadequate | perfect, flawless, faultless, impeccable |
impiety | irreverence, blasphemy, sacrilege, disrespect, ungodliness, wickedness | piety, reverence |
impossibility | despair, hopelessness, futility, impracticality, unfeasibility, unattainability | possibility, feasibility |
impossible | unachievable, unattainable, hopeless, impracticable, infeasible, inconceivable, unworkable | possible, achievable |
inattentive | callous, inconsiderate, negligent, heedless, indifferent, unconcerned, thoughtless, careless | attentive, considerate, caring, observant, concerned |
inborn | instinctive, inherent, innate, natural, congenital, intrinsic, native | acquired, learned, taught |
incapability | incapacity, inability, incompetence, inadequacy, disability, powerlessness, weakness, ineptitude, helplessness | capability, ability, competence, proficiency |
include | have, contain, encompass, comprise, incorporate, involve, embrace, cover, enclose, subsume | exclude, omit, remove, leave out |
incompetence | ineptitude, incapability, inadequacy, inefficiency, inability, unskilled, incapacity, unqualified | competence, capability, proficiency, expertise |
incorrect | mistaken, erroneous, wrong, inaccurate, flawed, false, faulty, untruthful, misguided, imprecise | correct, accurate, precise |
independence | freedom, autonomy, self-reliance, sovereignty, self-government, liberty, self-determination, emancipation | dependence, subjugation, oppression |
indolent | lazy, slothful, idle, sluggish, lethargic, inactive, inert, listless | diligent, industrious |
inferior | substandard, poor, lower, lesser, lower-grade, second-rate, second-class, mediocre | superior, better |
initiation | beginning, start, commencement, inception, introduction, launch, kick-off, opening, origin, onset | conclusion, end, termination, completion, finale |
inner | internal, inside, interior, innermost, intrinsic, inward, intimate, deep, hidden, private | outer, exterior, superficial, outside, apparent |
insincerity | dishonesty, hypocrisy, deceitfulness, falseness, duplicity, deception | sincerity, honesty, truthfulness |
instruct | teach, educate, train, coach, guide, direct, inform, tutor, school, enlighten | misinform, misguide, deceive, confuse |
integrity | honesty, uprightness, probity, righteousness, honor, decency, virtue, morality, sincerity | dishonesty, deceit, corruption |
internal | inward, inner, interior, inside, innermost, intrinsic, inherent, innate | external, outward, outside |
irregularly | sporadically, intermittently, erratically, occasionally, haphazardly, infrequently, randomly, unpredictably | regularly, consistently |
issue | subject, topic, matter, question, concern, theme, problem, point | answer, solution |
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